Arqana Breeze-Up Sensation Northern Champion The Focus In Arqana Series Des Poulains

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Thursday's Observations features a pricy breeze-up purchase.

4.38 Deauville, Debutantes, €160,000, 2yo, c/g, 7fT
NORTHERN CHAMPION (IRE) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) is the stand-out among the baker's dozen assembled for this valuable Arqana Series Des Poulains, being TBT Racing's €820,000 purchase from the Arqana May Breeze Up. Ed Walker has charge of the son of the G3 Bow Mistress winner Zargos (Shamardal), who is joined by compatriot Eagles Attire (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), Valmont's son of the G2 Oaks d'Italia winner Fashion Statement (Rainbow Quest) from the Oliver Cole stable.

6.45 Chelmsford, Novice, 2yo, 6f (AWT)
DARTREY (IRE) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) is Juddmonte's €750,000 Goffs Orby Book 1 purchase who is a half-brother to New Bay's Rothschild and Sun Chariot heroine Saffron Beach. Ralph Backett has charge of the newcomer, who meets seven rivals over a trip possibly on the sharp side.